Crouzon Syndrome in a Female Patient with Classic Craniofacial Features

When there is premature fusion of sutures in the cranial bone, it is called Craniosynostosis. There are many syndromes arising from craniosynostosis, among them Crouzon syndrome is the most common. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait but has variable features, characterized by mid-face hypoplasia, exophthalmos, and small maxilla with a prognathic mandible. Fibroblast growth factor receptor-2 gene (FGFR-2) mutation is the cause of this condition and the affected individuals with abnormally shaped heads are a therapeutic challenge for the dentist.